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Marmara Group Foundation was in Uzbekistan

Saturday, March 17, 2018 - Read : 3444

The delegation of the Marmara Group Foundation that consisted of Dr. Akkan Suver, Şamil Ayrım, Fatih Arslan ve Murat Uçak, were hosted as guests of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Jamshid Kuchkarov. During their visit in Tashkent, where Dr. Suver and his colleagues were in high-level contact with Dr. Vladimir Norov, President of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies, they decided to make future joint works. The parties emphasized the importance of exhibiting a sample work in the field of civilian thinking in the region's countries as well as the need to work for the future. During the time they were in Uzbekistan, the Marmara Group Foundation's delegation was also accepted by the State Investment Committee. They visited Tashkent City, a sample for smart cities. Dr. Akkan Suver, gave an interview to the Uzbek television, where he stated that Uzbekistan will be represented at the 21st Eurasian Economic Summit. At the two-day visit, Ahmet Başar Şen, Ambassador of Turkey, received the delegation of the Marmara Group Foundation in his office.

Consul General of Malta at the Marmara Group Foundation

Monday, March 5, 2018 - Read : 2914

Franklin Aquilina, Consul General of Malta and businessman Sinan Özer visited the Marmara Group Foundation. At the visit, an opinion exchange regarding the preparations of the 21st Eurasian Economic summit was done. Dr. Suver asked Consul General Franklin Aquilina for support from his country.

Bulgaria's National Day was celebrated

Saturday, March 3, 2018 - Read : 2586

On the occasion of Bulgaria's National Day, Bulgaria's Consul General Angel Angelov gave a reception at the Bulgarian Consulate's Building in Istanbul. Foreign mission chiefs as well as Bulgarian citizens of Istanbul attended the reception. The event, which also Dr. Akkan Suver and Mrs. Müjgan Suver attended together, continued until late hours.

Consul General of Bosnia and Herzegovina was at the Marmara Group Foundation

Saturday, March 2, 2018 - Read : 2217

Began Muhić, Consul General of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Istanbul, made a courtesy visit to the Marmara Group Foundation. During the information exchange regarding the upcoming 21st Eurasian Economic Summit, Consul General Began Muhić emphasized that a big delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina will be present at the Summit. Dr. Akkan Suver stated that he is grateful for the high involvement of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Consul General of China visited the Marmara Group Foundation

Wednesday, Feburary 28, 2018 - Read : 2647

Cui Wei, Consul General of the People's Republic of China, visited the Marmara Group Foundation. Consul General Cui Wei, who startet his new position in Istanbul, obtained information about the work of the Marmara Group Foundation from Dr. Akkan Suver and his colleagues. At the visit, Dr. Fatih Saraçoğlu, Ertuğrul Kumcuoğlu, Ali RızaArslan, Cafer Okray and Dilek Terimer were also present. Dr. Suver and the delegation of the Marmara Group Foundation presented a gift to Consul General Cui Wei, who stated that the People's Republic of China will be at the 21st Eurasian Economic Summit.

NGO Roadmap determined after the Equality, Justice, Womens Summit of 2017

Tuesday, Feburary 27, 2018 - Read : 2152

The Equality, Justice and Women's Summit took place on November 30 - December 1, 2017 with the participation of academicians, policymakers, non-governmental organizations and media representatives who think for gender equality and produce organized politics. The conlusion report was shared with the public immediately after the meeting. On February 26, 2018 a round table meeting was held with female civil society leaders, media representatives and academicians participating in the women's struggle. The conclusion report was discussed, a common road map to be monitored was identified. NGOs with different visions and opinions were sought to create a common agenda within a new language and strategy framework.

Visitors from Montenegro

Monday, Feburary 26, 2018 - Read : 3747

Selim Lika and Miloš Đuričković from the Montenegrin Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador of Montenegro Branko Milic visited Dr. Akkan Suver, Honorary Consul General of Montenegro in Istanbul. Koray Aksoy, Montenegrin Consul General in Gaziantep and Cüneyt Bosnalıer, Montenegrin Consul General in Izmir, were also present at the visit.

The Consulate General of Hungary opened a Photo Exhibition

Saturday, Feburary 23, 2018 - Read : 2353

Balázs Hendrich, Consul General of Hungary and Gábor Fodor, Director of the Hungarian Cultural Center opened a photo exhibition. At the exhibition, wrestling coach Rezso Péter's photos of the 1920s and of the reorganized wrestling sport are shown to the visitors as well as of the modernized Turkey. The exhibition, including a photograph of Atatürk which was never exhibited before, was the center of attention of the participants. Dr. Akkan Suver also attended the exhibition.

Consulate General of Bangladesh celebrated the International Mother Language Day

Thursday, Feburary 22, 2018 - Read : 3003

A panel was organized by Dr. Monirul Islam, Consul General of Bangladesh, on the occasion of the International Mother Language Day at Istanbul University's Language Center. The panel of international students in Istanbul was headed by Turkish Consul General Monirul Islam in Bangladesh. The panel that was organized in the language center where students from all over the world learn Turkish, was lead by Consul General Dr. Monirul Islam. Dr. Akkan Suver made a presentation together with Dr. Nazmi Ağıl from Koç University and journalist Ahmet Coşkunaydın. After the panelists, Bangladeshi, Syrian, Macedonian, Ugandan, Zimbabwean and Malaysian students cheered up the panel with their performances and songs in their own language.

TESAM Managers visited the Marmara Group Foundation

Wednesday, Feburary 21, 2018 - Read : 2663

Yıldırım Deniz and Halil İbrahim visited the Marmara Group Foundation on behalf of TESAM (Center for Economic, Political and Strategic Researches) which central building is located in Bursa.During the visit where the possibility of joint work between the two non-governmental organizations was discussed, mutual opinions were exchanged.